Group Accounting Manager

Group Accounting Manager
Department: Finance & Reporting
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London
Reporting To: Marina Aarsen
Description
As part of our continued growth and development within the Finance team, adm Group is looking to appoint a talented and driven individual to help strengthen and enhance the Group Finance function.
Reporting directly to the Head of Group Reporting, this is a key role that offers significant responsibility and scope to influence how we manage financial reporting, processes, and controls across the Group. You will play a central role in the production of high-quality monthly management and statutory accounts, support audit processes, and contribute to ongoing improvements in our governance and control environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with country finance controllers and our Shared Service Centre in Barcelona, so strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. This position also plays a critical part in maintaining and developing our general ledger system, ensuring it supports the evolving needs of the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a bright, articulate, and self-motivated professional to make a real impact in a dynamic, international finance team.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead support in monthly Group consolidations and management reporting (UK GAAP) across 40+ entities and multiple currencies.
• Assist in preparing the monthly Board report, including Group P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
• Contribute to the annual Group audit and prepare consolidated financial statements.
• Maintain and administer the Global Chart of Accounts and act as the key contact for the general ledger and SAGE finance system.
• Prepare and file statutory accounts for UK entities and support related audits.
• Liaise with external advisors on corporate tax and transfer pricing matters to ensure compliance and support tax planning.
• Provide support in accounting-related projects, including mergers, acquisitions, and entity liquidations.
• Drive process improvements, control environment enhancements, and deliver ad hoc financial analysis.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Recognised professional accounting qualification with at least 5 years\’ experience in group accounting or consolidation roles.
• Strong technical accounting skills, ideally gained through practice and industry experience.
• Proven experience working in multi-currency, complex group environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a high level of English (written and oral).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong overall IT literacy.
• Self-starter with a proactive, flexible attitude and the ability to drive process improvements.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Experience with consolidation systems and system implementation is a strong plus.

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